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jan 1, 1930 - G-Suit

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Dr. Wilbur Franks, of Weston, Ontario, developed the G-suit, which allowed fighter pilots to carry out high-speed maneuvers without blacking out. Used by Allied pilots from 1942 onwards, it led to the development of modern day astronauts' suits.

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Date:

jan 1, 1930
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~ 94 years ago